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Dukes, Eugene P.
Public official. Born in Chicago, Ill., January 3, 1904. Attended local elementary school and high school in Chicago, Ill. Conducted with his mother a flower shop after the death of his father. Was very active in Polish societies and in sport circles. In 1940 elected for a two year term state representative to a State Legislature of Illinois from the 27th senatorial district. Re-elected on a republican ticket to the same office in 1942 for another two year term. Address: State Legislature, Springfield, Ill.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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